AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMoney-Laundering Watch: A new GI-TOC report warns that lawyers, notaries, accountants and auditors are enabling money laundering across the Western Balkans, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, citing weak enforcement, fragmented supervision and heavy cash use, with real estate flagged as a dominant channel. Trade Snapshot: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s total trade in Q1 2026 reached 11.41bn BAM, with exports at 4.15bn and imports at 7.25bn, leaving a 3.10bn BAM deficit; EU countries remained the key partner. Central Banking Recognition: The EU congratulated the Central Bank of BiH and Governor Jasmina Selimović after the CBBH won the 2026 Central Banking Financial Stability Initiative Award, while stressing the need for further reforms (including SEPA and FATF/MONEYVAL-related risks). Energy & Politics: A EU-backed gas pipeline plan to cut reliance on Russian gas could deepen Bosnia’s political rifts, a think tank warns, as entity-level polarization may lead to parallel energy strategies. Aviation Links: Kuwait Airways added Vienna, Sarajevo, Trabzon and Salalah to its Summer 2026 schedule, signaling continued route expansion. World Cup Business Angle: FIFA’s opening matches drew record audiences across host nations, underlining the tournament’s commercial pull—while Bosnia’s next Group B match vs Switzerland is set for SoFi Stadium.
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